Florida Panthers star Sam Bennett is a pending free agent and people in the NHL are surprised he's not signed yet. The post Insider: ‘Surprised’ Panthers Haven’t Re-Signed Sam Bennett After Controversial Hit appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Obviously never want to see an injury like that, but from my point of view, I’m just taking the puck to the net.’

The Florida Panthers dropped Game 1 of their second-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night, falling 5-4 at Scotiabank Arena despite a late push for a comeback. After trailing 4-1 through two periods, the Panthers scored three goals in the final frame to close the gap, but couldn’t find an equalizer in the final minutes.